Saturday, September 1, 2012

A hands-on guide to building mobile applications, Professional Android
Application Development features concise and compelling examples that
show you how to quickly construct real-world mobile applications for
Android phones. Fully up-to-date for version 1.0 of the Android software
development kit, it covers all the essential features, and explores the
advanced capabilities of Android (including GPS, accelerometers, and
background Services) to help you construct increasingly complex, useful,
and innovative mobile applications for Android phones.What this book includesAn introduction to mobile development, Android, and how to get started.An in-depth look at Android applications and their life cycle, the
application manifest, Intents, and using external resources.Details for creating complex and compelling user interfaces by
using, extending, and creating your own layouts and Views and using
Menus.A detailed look at data storage, retrieval, and sharing using preferences, files, databases, and Content Providers.Instructions for making the most of mobile portability by creating
rich map-based applications as well as using location-based services and
the geocoder.A look at the power of background Services, using threads, and a detailed look at Notifications.Coverage of Android's communication abilities including SMS, the
telephony APIs, network management, and a guide to using Internet
resourcesDetails for using Android hardware, including media recording and
playback, using the camera, accelerometers, and compass sensors.Advanced development topics including security, IPC, advanced 2D / 3D graphics techniques, and user–hardware interaction.Who this book is forThis book is for anyone interested in creating applications for the
Android mobile phone platform. It includes information that will be
valuable whether you're an experienced mobile developer or making your
first foray, via Android, into writing mobile applications. It will give
the grounding and knowledge you need to write applications using the
current SDK, along with the flexibility to quickly adapt to future
enhancements.